1
as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
the number of complaints about that mail order firm is really accumulating
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2
as in to collect
to bring together in one body or place
finally accumulated enough donated books to hold a book sale
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3
as in to gather
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
clouds accumulating on the western horizon
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Recent Examples of accumulate
First, dust them off with a cloth or duster to catch all the grime accumulated on the blinds.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
For years, local governments and manufacturers have relied on recycling as the answer to keep plastic waste from accumulating.
—Alexander Kaplitz, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2025
The series has accumulated over 1.45 billion views including its audiobook version, with the author amassing more than 39 million followers globally.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
Some producers, restaurants and drinkers accumulated hefty tequila stock, sometimes of up to six months - a bet which will pay off if tariffs are imposed.
—Emma Rumney, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
For years, local governments and manufacturers have relied on recycling as the answer to keep plastic waste from accumulating.
—Alexander Kaplitz, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2025
The series has accumulated over 1.45 billion views including its audiobook version, with the author amassing more than 39 million followers globally.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
Some producers, restaurants and drinkers accumulated hefty tequila stock, sometimes of up to six months - a bet which will pay off if tariffs are imposed.
—Emma Rumney, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accumulate
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The change was stark, as Paramount has been a leader in promoting diversity in Hollywood, championing initiatives to increase representation on-screen through programming as well as behind the scenes, through programs designed to diversify writers, directors and producers.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Sucralose increased brain activity in the hypothalamus and feelings of hunger compared to sugar, especially in participants with obesity.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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While lawyers for the state agency that oversees the medical board collected records from the hospital under subpoena, including medical reviews that criticized Weiner’s care, that inquiry languished at the staff level, according to one current and one former board member.—
J. David McSwane,
ProPublica,
21 Mar. 2025
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States can also participate by asking the IRS to intercept or offset federal tax refunds for state tax obligations or money owed to state agencies—this includes the authority of the state's child support enforcement office to collect on outstanding child support debts.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The crowd of about 100 people gathered at 2200 Joe B. Rushing Road to listen to Texas Rep. Nicole Collier, who spoke with a replica P-51 Mustang behind her.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2025
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Hundreds of people had gathered on a brilliant spring Sunday morning to say goodbye and catch a first glimpse of Francis, who seemed to be gasping for air.—
NICOLE WINFIELD,
TIME,
23 Mar. 2025
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The Thai breakout star has risen to fame after landing his first major on-screen acting gig playing Gaitok on season 3 of The White Lotus.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Elation, however cautious, rose in the early days of the cease-fire.—
Eric Nagourney,
New York Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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The 151-foot statue was assembled in France by 1884 and presented to the U.S. minister to France that same year.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2025
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This film is shaping up to be one of the biggest productions in Philippine cinema, with one of the largest casts ever assembled.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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After college, physicians complete four years of medical school and three to seven years of residency and fellowship (7-11 years total), amassing 12,000-16,000 patient care hours.—
Spencer Dorn,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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To his surprise, the video went viral, amassing more than 5 million views and 3,500 comments from users trying to connect him to Vargo.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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After the combination mixes and ignites in the combustion chamber, the resulting high-pressure gases produce thrust and eventually accelerate the rocket into the hypersonic realm.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2025
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This flywheel is then accelerated even further since Austin is now home to some of the world’s leading investors, like Jim Breyer, the legendary VC who has been on the boards of Dell, Etsy, Facebook, Marvel, Spotify, Wal-Mart, and 21st Century Fox.—
Amir Husain,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Take two minutes to breathe deeply and concentrate on your breath.—
David Ko,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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For decades, the feds predominantly chose to only target businesses that expressly marketed their products as poppers intended for inhalation, concentrating their enforcement efforts on more dangerous drugs.—
David Mack,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Accumulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accumulate. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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